Letters: Thursday, April 5, 2018

Thursday

To the editor,I am writing to clarify the facts on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, commonly referred to as DACA. President Donald Trump is quoted in a front page story in The Daily Telegram as stating, “A lot of people are coming in because they want to take advantage of DACA.” (April 2, 2018).

That statement is inaccurate. No one entering the United States now is eligible for DACA. In order to qualify for DACA, a person must have had continuous presence in the U.S. since June 15, 2007, must have arrived in the U.S. before reaching the age of 16, and must have been present in the U.S. on June 15, 2012.

President Trump announced the DACA program was to end on March 5, 2018. But court decisions have allowed DACA to continue. Because of that DACA applications may continue to be renewed. The Adrian Dominican Sisters Immigration Assistance Office is helping DACA recipients to renew their documents. To receive assistance, please call 517-266-3448 or email immigrationassistance@adriandominicans.org.

To the editor,In response to Mr. Wohlfarth’s letter in March 29 edition. A quick Google search proves Mr. Wohlfarth’s letter is factually incorrect and full of the usual liberal talking points. Congressman Walberg is NOT getting a $20,000 raise in 2018. According to truthorfiction.com “pay rates for Congress have been frozen since 2010.” Congressman Walberg has repeatedly supported the pay freeze. (See also fas.org “Salaries of Congress” by Ida A. Brudnick).

The misinformation about Social Security being “almost guaranteed cut” is also debunked. In 2018 it will be increased by 2 percent NOT just $2.

Re-electing Congressman Timothy Walberg in the 7th district will send a message to POTUS Trump and to fellow Americans that we in Michigan want to be sure the president continues to have a majority in both houses to be able to fulfill more of his campaign promises.

Michelle GrayDover Township

ProMedica contract with abortion clinic

To the editor,How unfortunate that ProMedica has entered a transfer agreement with Capital Care, an abortion clinic in Toledo. Perhaps not a great corporate decision for a huge healthcare system to enter the abortion business?

Mary GautzMorenci

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